1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 vs. 1955 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1955 Wartburg 311 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 5,399 cc (8 cylinders), 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 (180 HP) has 131 more horse power than 1955 Wartburg 311. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 1955 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 1430 kg more than 1955 Wartburg 311. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 (440 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 342 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Wartburg 311. (98 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 | 1955 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Wartburg |
| Model | 500 | 311 |
| Year Released | 1941 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5399 cc | 992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 49 HP |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 73.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2400 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2460 mm |
